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Offline 04sti

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rotella t 10-30?
« on: December 29, 2011, 06:37:28 PM »
Wasnt sure where to start this thread but I was just wondering if anyone knew of somewhere local to get this oil? I've found 15-40 but thats it. I know everyone loves to debate about oil lol but this is what I'm gonna use but i cant find it! Help would be appreciated.
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 06:54:35 PM »
i run 15-40, runs fine, 8000 miles and its just now turning dark, mind you this is a ej18 so im seein how long till the oil turns black black... Little hard starting in the cold morning.... haha.
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 06:55:14 PM »
Rotella T6 5w-40 is what is most commonly used around here. 15w-40 in the heavily built (forged piston) or high mileage loose engines.

I use T6 5w-40 and it used to quiet my car down considerably (high mileage piston slapper). Not so much with the new formula, but its still a good synthetic for the price.

Another good option is Napas premium Synthetic in 10w-40.

I liked 15w-40 for the summer in my Forester, but the oil pump was really worn out and it needed heavier oil at startup to build pressure quicker. Sort of a false sense of security since Im sure the volume wasn't good, but it ran that way for the 20,000 miles I had it, and as far as I know, is still running...
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 07:21:54 PM »
I wanted to try to get away from running a synthetic especially since its a brand new motor and everyone I've talked to said not to start with synthetic. And again with the 15-40 I don't want to hurt a brand new motor by having it be so thick in this weather. Kinda between a rock and a hard place lol
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2011, 12:06:37 AM »
did you try walmart already?  I don't know about that specific weight, I just know that's where I found the best price on the big jugs of rotella
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2011, 12:16:08 AM »
I tried walmart, tractor supply and many other parts stores with no luck. All I could find is the 15-40
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2011, 12:19:13 AM »
interesting...........google says Lowes carries it LOL
the one in Glenville has 4 in stock in the gallon size

Also, Advance Auto's site claims to have it in stock at Cetnral ave, Deleware ave and New Loudon rd (not sure if you're in the albany area, or where you are?)

edit: dug up your intro thread...they say it's also in stock at Advance at 2 stores on 2nd ave and on pawling ave in troy
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2011, 07:47:55 AM »
Lol that's weird that lowes has it! Deff a random place Haha and ill check the advanced auto again I was a there a couple of weeks ago and I didn't see it but I also didn't ask... Thanks for looking on that though I didn't even think to do that. To much shit on my plate atm
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2011, 08:08:23 AM »
Just picked it up from advanced auto. It figures that it would on the shelf across the aisle from where the wall of oil is... I guess its not allowed to play with the other oils ;) lol thanks for the help again you guys are making my life so much easier Haha
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Re: rotella t 10-30?
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2011, 10:34:40 AM »
excellent, glad to help  :mrgreen:
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